der Gesprächsstoff
conversation topic
A topic or several topics that people can talk about.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem spannenden Film hatten wir noch lange Gesprächsstoff.
After the exciting film, we had plenty to talk about for a long time.
der Gesprächsstoff
conversation topic
der Gesprächsstoff, die Gesprächsstoffe
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gesprächsstoff, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gesprächsstoffe |
| genitive | des Gesprächsstoffs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gesprächsstoff | die Gesprächsstoffe |
| accusative | den Gesprächsstoff | die Gesprächsstoffe |
| dative | dem Gesprächsstoff | den Gesprächsstoffen |
| genitive | des Gesprächsstoffs des Gesprächsstoffes | der Gesprächsstoffe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Gesprächsstoff' (conversation topic) consists of 'Gespräch' (conversation), a linking 's', and 'Stoff' (material). Here, 'Stoff' is used figuratively to mean material for a conversation.
EXAMPLE
Die überraschende Nachricht bot reichlich Gesprächsstoff für den ganzen Abend.
The surprising news provided plenty of conversation for the whole evening.
Typical collocations
Common collocations are 'Gesprächsstoff liefern' (to provide a topic of conversation), 'Gesprächsstoff bieten' (to offer a topic of conversation), and 'für Gesprächsstoff sorgen' (to generate conversation). These expressions describe how an event or piece of news triggers conversations.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Chefin sorgt mit ihren Plänen für viel Gesprächsstoff.
The new boss is generating a lot of conversation with her plans.
Fixed expression
The expression 'jemandem geht der Gesprächsstoff aus' (someone runs out of things to talk about) is used when someone has no more topics to discuss. The person is in the dative; 'der Gesprächsstoff' (the conversation topic) is the subject.
EXAMPLE
Selbst nach drei Stunden ging uns der Gesprächsstoff nicht aus.
Even after three hours, we still hadn't run out of things to talk about.
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